The U.S. men’s national team opened the 2026 World Cup with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay at SoFi Stadium. Folarin Balogun scored twice in his World Cup debut, while Gio Reyna added a stoppage-time goal.
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LeBron James has become the first player in NBA history to score over 50,000 combined points in the regular season and postseason, achieving this milestone during the Los Angeles Lakers' victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. With 41,840 regular-season points and 8,162 postseason points, James' accomplishment highlights his remarkable consistency and longevity in the league, especially as he continues to excel at 40 years old. This achievement not only underscores his extraordinary scoring ability but also places him in a unique position in NBA history, further solidifying his legacy as one of the sport's greatest players.
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was taken to the hospital after an accidental fall during a concert in Los Angeles on Friday night. He is set to undergo hip surgery, and is being cared for by the medical team at UCLA Hospital. This medical emergency comes three years after Abdul-Jabbar revealed he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and beaten it, and was battling chronic myeloid leukemia. The public wishes Abdul-Jabbar a speedy recovery.
On Tuesday night, LeBron James made history by breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 38,387 point record to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer. The game was stopped for a ceremony attended by celebrities and sports stars, including Abdul-Jabbar, to recognize the moment. James thanked his family, teammates, coaches, and fans for their support throughout his career, and thanked Abdul-Jabbar for inspiring him and setting the bar for greatness.
LeBron James is just 36 points away from breaking the NBA's all-time scoring record held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, which has stood for nearly 39 years. James is averaging 30.0 points per game this season and is on pace to break the record Thursday night at home against Milwaukee. Fans will have to wait a little longer for the record to be broken, as James finished with 27 points in the Lakers' 131-126 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans Saturday night.